1918 Observer  Mace, J. C. Dr. Madden, Allie Miss a 27 years old graduate nurse of Columbia SC Hospital, died 11/7/1918 of Pneumonia secondary to the Spanish Flu. She had been a nurse since 1913, daughter of James Madden of Mountville SC. She was survived by parents, two brothers W. C. Madden and James Oscar Madden and a sister Mrs. Luther Stone, Observer 11/8/1918, page 4 Maffett, G. A. Mrs. of Prosperity SC was visited by her brother George Duncan USN, Observer 9/17/1918, page 1 Maffett, L. B. who had charge of a large grocery business in Youngstown Ohio visited his parents in Prosperity SC, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Maffett, Observer 2/5/1918, page 4 Maffett, Lula colored passed the state teachers examination, Observer 7/1/1918, page 8 Maffett, Luther of Helena was reported KIA, Observer 11/26/1918, page 8 Mahon, Gust 53 years old colored husband of Annie Mahon died 7/22/1918 after four weeks illness. He died after surgery. Burial was in the cemetery at Enoree Baptist Church. He was survived by a wife, four children and three sisters. Observer 7/30/1918, page 5 Major, James a Boy Scout of Whitmire SC sold $1150 in Liberty Bonds, Observer 5/10/1918, page 1 Mann, I. B. former clerk of Court moved to Washington DC to work in the Bureau of Mines, Observer 7/12/1918, page 8; his wife left to join him, Observer 8/2/1918, page 8 Mann, Roberta Miss took a business course in Spartanburg SC. Observer 12/10/1918, page 8 Mann, W. S. a grocer on Nance St. Newberry SC endorsed Doan’s Pills, Observer 7/16/1918, page 2 Mann, W. S. Mrs. of Newberry SC was the sister of Mrs. Edward Wilson of Jacksonville FL and Mrs. Edward Wilson of Jacksonville FL, Observer 7/16/1918, page 8 Mann, W. S. was selected as a juror of Common Pleas Court starting the week of 5/13/1918, Observer 4/30/1918, page 8 Marshall, George of Newberry SC was on the Delinquent List as a Draftee who failed to turn in a questionnaire to the local draft board. He was to be sought by the local police and arrested. Observer 2/12/1918, page 4 Marshall, J. B. traveling salesman of Anderson SC was killed in a train wreck, Observer 3/1/1918, page 1 Marshall, Stan was offered 34¢/pound for his cotton but was holding out for 35¢, Observer 3/15/1918, page 8 Marshall, Thomas B. Lieut. son of Peter G. Marshall was wounded in battle in France. While convalescing he wrote a poem which was printed in the paper, Observer 8/20/1918, page 7 Martin, Benjamin M. of Greenwood died 1/15/1918 at age 93 years at his home at 209 Grace Street. He was born in Abbeville in 1825, Observer 1/22/1918, page 6 Martin, Bernice hosted a social, details, Observer 2/15/1918, page 5; she passed the state teachers examination, Observer 7/1/1918, page 8; she will host the Rutherford UDC meeting on 10/1/1918 – instructions on what to bring, etc. Observer 9/27/1918, page 5 and Observer 12/6/1918, page 5 Martin, C. B. received from a friend just home from France a blank cartridge that was a foot long and 5 inches round. The name Verdun was carved on it. It can be seen at Gilder & Weeks Drug Store, Observer 5/31/1918, page 8; C. B. Martin, a SHRINER, was attending the convention in Orangeburg SC, Observer 11/29/1918, page 8; he advertised a new Chalmers car, never used, will sell for less than dealers price, Observer 12/3/1918, page 8 Martin, E. B. was selected to serve on the petit jury of Sessions Court for the week beginning 12/2/1918, Observer 11/19/1918, page 8 Martin, E. M. of Chappells was having an acetylene gas plant installed in his home, Observer 2/15/1918, page 8 Martin, Foster N. of West-Martin Hardware Co. accepted the position of Cashier at the Newberry Savings Bank, replacing Eugene A. Griffin who resigned due to ill health. Observer 2/1/1918, page 8 Martin, J. N. Cadet was called to report to the aviation camp near Columbus Ohio, Observer 3/19/1918, page 8; he married Miss Louise Reid of Orange, TX on 6/24/1918 at Starkville MS. The groom was the son of Mrs. B. R. Martin and brother of Mrs. G. L. Kerr of Kings Mountain. Observer 7/1/1918, page 8 Martin, Jim colored 22 years old, a Columbia Chauffer was in the train wreck and taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Columbia SC for treatment of a bruised forehead and wrenched back, Observer 3/1/1918, page 2 Martin, John of Laurens, a widower with two small children, committed suicide by jumping in front of the train, details, Observer 12/17/1918, page 2 Martlew, Leslie E. a native of England took out his first papers for citizenship, details, Observer 7/23/1918, page 8 MASONS – names of officers for 1918 given for Meridian Lodge No. 9 Ancient Order FAM, Masons, Observer 1/1/1918, page 8; the Masons had a Patriot Flag with 14 stars representing the men of the Masonic groups who had gone to war, Observer 7/23/1918, page 8; MASONS throughout the world will assist soldiers and sailors disabled on the battlefields, details, Observer 8/6/1918, page 4; officers for 1919 were voted on – names given, Observer 12/6/1918, page 8 Mathias, J. F. was killed in a train wreck, Observer 3/1/1918, page 1 Mathis, James of Newberry SC was on the Delinquent List as a Draftee who failed to turn in a questionnaire to the local draft board. He was to be sought by the local police and arrested. Observer 2/12/1918, page 4 Mathis, John Edgar son of John R. Mathis married Miss Kathlyn Lavinia Weeks on 10/2/1918 in Charlotte NC. Honeymoon was in California, Observer 10/8/1918, page 1 Mathis, Leo son of Sim Mathis of Prosperity SC was waiting for orders from the US Army, Observer 9/17/1918, page 1; Leo Mathis of Marion SC visited his folks in Prosperity SC. He was honorably discharged from the armed forces, Observer 12/31/1918, page 4 Mathis, S. M. Mrs. of Prosperity SC was the daughter of Levi Wheeler and his wife Frances Wheeler. She was the sister to T. L. Wheeler of Prosperity and J. I. Wheeler of Columbia SC and half sister to Prof. Eddie Werts of Memphis TN. Observer 10/22/1918, page 8 Matthews, A. C. formerly of the National Bank in Newberry accepted a job at the bank in Barnwell SC. Observer 8/13/1918, page 8 Matthews, Bud was President of the National Bank, today a million dollar Bank. He had eight children, Observer 8/20/1918, page 1 Matthews, E. P. advertised he had contracts with workers and forbid all others to hire them, Observer 3/1/1918, page 8; of James Nance UCV was elected a Delegate to attend the state reunion and a Delegate to attend the national reunion at Tulsa OK. Observer 4/5/1918, page 1; Captain E. P. Matthews 78 years old and Mrs. held a FAMILY REUNION on 7/18/1918 in honor of a visit by Dr. A. O. Matthews of Bennettsville SC. All were there except one son, A. L. Matthews of ARK. Jim Henderson brought a large turtle and turtle soup was on the menu. Observer 7/23/1918, page 4 Matthews, Ernest of Silverstreet SC was on the Delinquent List as a Draftee who failed to turn in a questionnaire to the local draft board. He was to be sought by the local police and arrested. Observer 2/12/1918, page 4; Ernest Matthews of the Baraca Class of West End Baptist was represented by a star on the club flag, Observer 3/12/1918, page 4 Matthews, I. V. went to Newberry College for three years. He was stationed in France with Eddie Dickert. Observer 12/31/1918, page 1 Matthews, Margherita Miss hosted a social, details, Observer 12/31/1918, page 5 May, John W. was in the guardhouse in Newberry on suspicion of desertion. Inquiry to Camp Jackson came with the reply to hold him. Observer 9/20/1918, page 5 Maybin, Louise Theresa Miss was the valedictorian of 1918 Class of Newberry College – a ‘first’ woman to receive the honor at the college, Observer 6/7/1918, page 5 Maybin, Richard resigned as clerk of WOW, Longshore Camp No. 541, Observer 3/26/1918, page 4; of USN stationed in Pensacola FL was transferred to Philadelphia, Observer 8/20/1918, page 8 Maybin, Robert S. married Miss Ida Fellers on 4/21/1918 at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Fellers officiated by Rev. L. P. Boland. Lengthy details of the wedding, Observer 4/26/1918, page 5 Maybin, W. D. Mrs. of Atlanta GA was the daughter of Joseph E. Cofield and his wife Erin E. McMorris Cofield. She was the sister to Mrs. C. S. Howie of Greenville SC, Mrs. J. D. Calder of Monroe NC, Mrs. S. A. Jeter of Whitmire SC and George E. Caldwell of Carlisle SC. Observer 12/24/1918, page 1 Mayer, Ambrose lost a valuable cow to rabies, Observer 3/12/1918, page 8 Mayer, Ebbis and family moved to a home in Prosperity SC near Young’s Grove. Observer 1/15/1918, page 8 Mayer, Louisa Mrs. was dying. Her daughter Mrs. A. Coke Smith was summoned to her side, Observer 10/25/1918, page 8; she died at her home on 10/31/1918 with burial in the Village Cemetery. She was the former Miss Louisa Counts born near Pomaria 12/15/1834 and married first to H. H. Kinard and second to Dr. O. B. Mayer Sr. She was survived by her son H. H. Kinard and daughter Mrs. Kate Kinard Smith widow of Bishop A. Coke Smith of Norfolk VA. Observer 11/5/1918, page 5 Mayer, O. B. Dr. 65 years old died 6/13/1918 at his home. He was the only son of Dr. Orlando Benedict Mayer and Caroline DeWalt Mayer, born in Newberry August 1853 and graduated from SC Medical College 1874. He was vice-president of the Commercial Bank for many years. He married Miss Harriet Jones of Laurens SC and she with their three children survived him: O. B. Mayer Jr., Miss Cornelia Mayer and Miss Harriet Mayer. Burial was in Rosemont cemetery. Observer 6/14/1918, page 8 and Observer 6/18/1918, page 4; IN MEMORIAM; POEM; Resolution on his death, Observer 7/9/1918, page 4 Mayer, O. B. Mrs. hosted a social, details, Observer 3/22/1918, page 1 Mayer, Willie of the Medical Corps was stationed at Camp Pike, Ark. Observer 7/16/1918, page 8 Mayes, Benjamin of the Coast Artillery at Fort Moultrie was on furlough, Observer 8/20/1918, page 8; Sgt. Ben Mayes was in France, Observer 10/25/1918, page 8 Mayes, Brooks purchased at MASTER SALE a 3 acres lot for $1340, Observer 12/3/1918, page 4 Mayes, Cornelia hosted a social, details, Observer 1/22/1918, page 4 Mayes, J. B. Mrs. and infant daughter joined her husband who was stationed at a Navy Yard 17 miles north of Charleston, Observer 8/6/1918, page 8 Mayes, J. T. Mrs. of Main Street hosted a social, details, Observer 1/29/1918, page 5 and Observer 4/9/1918, page 1; she and her husband had lived in Charleston for several months and returned to Newberry to live, Observer 12/24/1918, page 8 Mayes, Jesse had a job in North Charleston SC with the government, Observer 7/5/1918, page 8 Mayes, W. G. Dr. sold his thoroughbred filly to W. L. Motes of Anderson SC for $300, Observer 3/26/1918, page 1 Mayes, Willie Mrs. was a stenographer at Fort Jackson SC. Observer 7/5/1918, page 8 Mayes, Willie son of J. T. Mayes, was injured in France and was healing well. Observer 7/1/1918, page 5; he was the nephew of Mrs. E. C. Connor. He was a member of the Southern Bell for several years before going into the army, Observer 7/12/1918, page 8; Lieut. William M. Mayes 35 years old was wounded in 10 places and all wounds are healing. His right ankle was very stiff and will remain so for the rest of his life. He was no longer able to go to the front to fight but chose to remain in France to see the war through, helping in whatever way he can, details; his picture was in the News & Courier on 7/14/1918; he was married to Miss Sarah Cockrell in 1906; details, Observer 7/16/1918, page 1’ he was reported headed for home. His brother Bennie was expected to go overseas any day, Observer 9/17/1918, page 1; he arrived at Ellis Island NY and will be in the detention hospital there for two weeks, Observer 10/25/1918, page 8; he was expected in Columbia where he will visit for a month and then would go back to NJ for further surgery. Observer 11/19/1918, page 1; he visited in Newberry. He was on crutches, details, Observer 11/22/1918, page 8; an article about how he received his wounds, Observer 11/26/1918, page 4; his interview by a reporter printed in the paper, Observer 12/3/1918, page 3 McAlhaney, W. Preston 44 years old was shot and killed 12/24/1918 by Willie Barnes colored who was also shot and died, details, Observer 12/31/1918, page 8 McAllister, J. C. 33 years old carpenter of Greenwood had a bruised left hip, left knee and head in a train wreck, Observer 3/1/1918, page 1 McCall, George C. married Miss Irene Wilson both of Whitmire on 12/23/1917 officiated by Rev. D. W. Garvin, Observer 1/4/1918, page 8 McCall, Irene Elizabeth Mrs. 20 years old wife of G. C. McCall and daughter of R. S. and M. E. Wilson was born in Union County SC not far from Whitmire on 5/22/1898. She married 12/23/1917. Her baby boy was born and died 10/20/1918. On 10/23/1918 she died survived by husband, parents, three sisters and two brothers. Observer 11/8/1918, page 5 McCarey, James of the Baraca Class of West End Baptist was represented by a star on the club flag, Observer 3/12/1918, page 4 McCarley, Sidney Clyde Captain wrote to his wife from England and the letter was printed in the paper, Observer 8/2/1918, page 6 McCarter, Claud 14 years old of Greenville SC was thought to have died from meningitis. The entire family was quarantined until the official diagnosis could be ascertained, Observer 1/1/1918, page 3 McCartha, Cora Miss of Little Mountain married Olin Crumpton of Prosperity SC on 3/31/1918 at St. Paul’s Parsonage near Pomaria officiated by Rev. S. P. Koon, Observer 4/5/1918, page 1 McCassian, J. W. of Greenwood SC invented a bomb, which the war department has taken an interest, Observer 3/29/1918, page 1 McCaughrin, Fannie Miss hosted a meeting of the Civic Association, details – coffee and MARGUERITAS were served, Observer 1/22/1918, page 4; the Misses McCaughrin hosted the Rutherford UDC meeting for Nov. 1918, details, Observer 11/15/1918, page 1 McCaughrin, J. N. Mrs. hosted a social, Observer 2/5/1918, page 4 and Observer 4/12/1918, page 5; hosted a social at her home on Calhoun Street, Observer 8/13/1918, page 5 McCaughrin, J. N. was selected as a juror of Common Pleas Court starting the week of 5/13/1918, Observer 4/30/1918, page 8 McCaughrin, Lucy Miss was home in Newberry after several months in Louisville KY teaching lip reading, Observer 6/14/1918, page 8; she went to Asheville to teach lip reading, as she had done for the past two years, Observer 6/28/1918, page 8; she will spend a fortnight at Black Mountain NC and then winter at Louisville KY, Observer 10/1/1918, page 8 McClure, Mary Miss 11 years old granddaughter of Mrs. O. L. Schumpert knitted a sweater for a soldier, Observer 10/29/1918, page 1 McCollum, Charley arrived safely overseas, Observer 8/30/1918, page 8; a letter from him was printed in the paper; 366th Amm. Train, Med. Dept, AEF, Observer 9/20/1918, page 1 and Observer 10/4/1918, page 1; another letter, Observer 11/12/1918, page 5 and Observer 12/3/1918, page 1 and Observer 12/24/1918, page 1 McCollum, J. B. of the Broad River side of the county was employed in building ships at Newport News VA Navy Yard, Observer 4/5/1918, page 8 McConnell, J. F. was selected as a juror of Common Pleas Court starting the week of 5/13/1918, Observer 4/30/1918, page 8 McCrackin, J. B. was selected as a juror of Common Pleas Court starting the week of 5/13/1918, Observer 4/30/1918, page 8; he was selected to serve on the petit Jury of the Court of Common Pleas starting the week of 11/18/1918, Observer 11/5/1918, page 8 McCrackin, J. T. Mrs. co- hosted an UDC meeting, details, Observer 1/15/1918, page 4 McCrackin, Thad showed An Act Of High Courtesy at the Opera House, details, Observer 4/30/1918, page 8 McCRORY STORE - Percy E. Nelson, manager of the McCrory Store, enlisted in the USN, Observer 4/5/1918, page 8 McCullough, G. L. was chosen to serve on the Petit Jury, Observer 3/5/1918, page 1 McCullough, Henry Bailey was a 1918 graduate of Newberry College, Observer 6/7/1918, page 5 McCullough, J. H. Dr. had a large nectarine tree in his yard, corner of Harrington and Nance Streets, in full bloom, Observer 3/1/1918, page 8 McCullough, Maloy of Central Methodist Church was a member of the armed forces, Observer 3/15/1918, page 8 McCullough, Maud Lee Miss 13 years old daughter of Howard McCullough died at the home two miles south of Newberry of typhoid fever. Burial was in the cemetery of Colony church, Observer 11/22/1918, page 3 McDowell, I. A. was chosen to serve on the Petit Jury, Observer 3/5/1918, page 1 McDowell, Wister H. Sgt. of ARK, stationed at Camp Hancock GA was visiting his uncle I. A. McDowell in Newberry, Observer 9/3/1918, page 8 McFeat, William H. was court stenographer of the 5th circuit for 30 years. He had a stroke of paralysis and died 4/24/1918, Observer 4/26/1918, page 8 McGee, W. E. Mrs. of Augusta GA was the daughter of L. A. Ashley who died 10/9/1918 and sister to Mrs. Duncan Jones of Birmingham ALA, Mrs. J. M. Lathan of Chester SC and Mrs. M. L. Spearman of Newberry SC. Observer 10/15/1918, page 5 McGraw, Ashley was a member of the Newberry Boy Scout Troop, which took a camping/hiking trip to the banks of the Enoree River, Observer 8/6/1918, page 8 McHARDY-MOWER car dealership on upper Main Street – the new building was completed and described, Observer 8/20/1918, page 1 McIlvain, Clarence of Camp Jackson visited his sister in Newberry SC, Mrs. Forrest Lominack, Observer 10/8/1918, page 8 McIntosh, James Mrs. hosted the January meeting of the Jasper Chapter DAR, Observer 1/22/1918, page 4 McIntosh, John M. Lieut. of 1631 Richland Street, Columbia SC, was KIA, Observer 11/12/1918, page 6 McIntosh, Margaret Miss wrote the prize essay at Winthrop College. The subject was "Soap and its uses in the household". Observer 4/26/1918, page 1; the entire essay printed in the paper, Observer 5/7/1918, page 3 McIntosh, Murray hosted the February meeting of the O. L. Schumpert Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy, Observer 2/15/1918, page 5 McIntosh, Murray was a member of the Newberry Boy Scout Troop, which took a camping/hiking trip to the banks of the Enoree River, Observer 8/6/1918, page 8 McKee, Nellie Mrs. of NYC was the daughter of Robert E. Williams who died 5/6/1918. She was the sister to R. E. Williams Jr. and Mrs. F. R. Chisolm of Boston and Mrs. Nellie McKee, Lewis B. Williams and Inez C. Williams of NYC. Observer 5/10/1918, page 4 McKeon, James A. Rev. was the new pastor of Prosperity and Cannon Creek churches, Observer 6/25/1918, page 8 McKeown, James A. Rev. will be installed Pastor of ARP Church in Prosperity and Cannon Creek, Observer 9/27/1918, page 5 McKissick, Sallie Foster Mrs. widow of Col. I. G. McKissick of Union SC died 4/21/1918 at the home of her son A. Foster McKissick of Greenwood SC. She was survived by three children: A. Foster McKissick President of Grendel Mills in Greenwood SC, Rion McKissick editor of the Greenville News and a daughter Mrs. A. E. Harry of FL. Observer 4/26/1918, page 2 McKittrick, John T. Mrs. fell from her porch and broke her arm, Observer 3/12/1918, page 8 McLean, Clara Miss of Blythewood SC was spending the summer with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Hair of Prosperity SC, Observer 6/11/1918, page 1 McLoughlin, James of Columbia was killed while he slept. Elbert Gray colored was arrested for the deed, details, Observer 5/14/1918, page 1; Lewis Wiggins, alias John Wiggins alias Leroy Hudson admitted to the murder of James McLoughlin, Observer 9/3/1918, page 1 McMillan, John of Dyson SC committed suicide – bad health blamed, details, Observer 2/8/1918, page 1 McMorris, Erin E. Miss of Whitmire SC widow of Joseph E. Cofield died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. D. Calder in Monroe NC on 12/15/1918 with burial in Odell Cemetery. She had the flu and it developed into pneumonia. She married 1865 and lived near Goshen Hill, Union County for most of the marriage. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary while living in Whitmire. She was survived by her children Mrs. S. A. Jeter of Whitmire, Mrs. C. S. Howie of Greenville SC, Mrs. J. D. Calder of Monroe NC, Mrs. W. D. Maybin of Atlanta GA and George E. Caldwell of Carlisle SC; a sister Mrs. W. M. Grier died several years prior, Observer 12/24/1918, page 1 McMorris, W. W. moved from Ellamore to Parsons West VA in the coal and natural gas region, Observer 8/23/1918, page 8 McNab, Mary Catherine Miss of Barnwell SC married G. Wightman Whitaker of Newberry on 12/25/1918 at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. William McNab officiated by Rev. H. W. Whitaker, father of the groom, Observer 12/31/1918, page 8 McNaron, Harry of Georgetown was killed accidentally while duck hunting, Observer, 1/11/1918, page 7 McSwain, Eldridge a senior of Newberry College in the coming school year was selected by the college to attend a two month course in Plattsburg NY in the training of military tactics, Observer 7/16/1918, page 8 McSwain, John J. Captain of Greenville SC was assigned to an Infantry in the National Guard. He was the younger brother of W. A. McSwain of Newberry SC. Observer 1/18/1918, page 8 McSwain, Lee was a clerk for the country store in Vaughnville owned by P. N. Boozer, Observer 1/18/1918, page 8; he visited in Newberry on his way home to visit his parents in Columbia SC from Plattsburg NY Training Camp, Observer 9/24/1918, page 8 McSwain, Thurston of Blacksburg SC was MIA in France, Observer 7/19/1918, page 4 McSwain, William A. was the new Insurance Commissioner for SC. A sketch of his life was given, Observer 1/22/1918, page 1; a curtain in his living room caught fire from a lamp. He called for help but there was little for the firemen to do when they got there. Observer 1/25/1918, page 8; praise for his abilities, Observer 1/29/1918, page 8 McSwain, William was a member of the Newberry Boy Scout Troop, which took a camping/hiking trip to the banks of the Enoree River, Observer 8/6/1918, page 8 McWhirter, Jane D. Mrs. widow of George I. C. McWhirter was stricken with a stroke of paralysis on 11/29/1918 and taken to her home in an unconscious state. She lived most of her life in Newberry. Observer 12/3/1918, page 8 Means, Arthur of Newberry SC was on the Delinquent List as a Draftee who failed to turn in a questionnaire to the local draft board. He was to be sought by the local police and arrested. Observer 2/12/1918, page 4 Means, Thomas bought 100 acres of land at MASTER SALE for $1365, Observer 10/8/1918, page 8 Medlock, Carroll Corp. from Laurens SC was seriously wounded in France, details, Observer 11/8/1918, page 5 Meetze, Roy Eugene 2 years, 8 months and 21 days old son of S. P. Meetze was born 9/6/1915 and died 5/27/1918 with burial in the cemetery of Bachman Chapel, Observer 6/28/1918, page 8 Melton, Walter Mrs. was appointed postmistress of Helena SC to succeed B. E. Julien deceased, Observer 3/5/1918, page 8 Mendenhall, Allen colored was selected by the Draft Board to go to the Orangeburg State College for training in mechanics for government service, Observer 6/28/1918, page 8 Merchant, Andrew – a story of the attempt to rob his home, Observer 3/1/1918, page 1 Merchant, Bernice was awarded a medal for the best history essay of Prosperity School, Observer 5/31/1918, page 4; she was the winner of the ‘typographical contest’ finding 65 errors in type in the 10/11/1918 edition of the paper, pages 1, 4, 5, 8. She was awarded a year’s subscription to the paper, Observer 11/1/1918, page 8 Merchant, Claude Tillman from Chappells had reached his 21st birthday between 6/1/1917 and 6/1/1918 and was registered with the draft, Observer 6/11/1918, page 2 Merchant, Ruby Mae was a member of the Class of 1918, Prosperity High School, Observer 5/31/1918, page 4 Meredith, J. A. 52 years old conductor of Train No. 18, had his right leg fractured below the knee in a train wreck, Observer 3/1/1918, page 1 Meredith, J. O. conductor of train No. 18 had his right leg fractured below the knee and left hand lacerated in a train wreck, Observer 3/1/1918, page 1 METHODIST – plans for possible uniting of the Methodist Church north and south, Observer 1/29/1918, page 3; a report on the quarterly conference, Observer 3/12/1918, page 8; flag ceremony at Central Methodist will have 17 stars on the flag, representing the men from the church who had gone to war – names given, Observer 3/15/1918, page 8; another name given, Observer 3/19/1918, page 8; Mr. Leftwich pleased the congregation of Central Church with one of his solos on Sunday, Observer 5/21/1918, page 8; a report on the Women’s Missionary Conference, Observer 7/1/1918, page 8; Junaluska Inn was destroyed by a fire. It cost $160,000 to build two years ago, Observer 7/12/1918, page 1; Central Methodist Church planned to celebrate 7/14 (French Independence Day) – short story of Bastille Day, Observer 7/12/1918, page 1; Rev. J. M. Frazier resigned as Pastor of Central Methodist Church to enter the US Army as Chaplain at Fort Oglethorpe, Observer 8/9/1918, page 1; about the anticipated conference, Observer 11/26/1918, page 8; the assignments of the ministers for the coming year, Observer 12/3/1918, page 5; SC Methodist gave women "Laity Rights", details, Observer 12/3/1918, page 7; a few changes in ‘appointments’ was given in the paper, Observer 12/6/1918, page 1 Metts, Edith Mrs. was the mother-in-law to James E. Shealy – a family reunion with the names of all who attended, Observer 9/10/1918, page 1 Metts, Ollie was a 1918 graduate of Little Mountain High School, Observer 5/28/1918, page 1 Metts, W. G. Captain and Mrs. had a family reunion, details; the names of all attendants from both his marriages were given, Observer 7/9/1918, page 1 Metzger, William Jackson was a 1918 graduate of Newberry College, Observer 6/7/1918, page 5 MEXICAN BORDER WAR - an officer and a citizen were killed in AZ after the Mexicans had raised a flag of truce, details, Observer 8/30/1918, page 1 Meyer, H. G. had a rabid dog that was killed by Stanmore Langford, Observer 3/8/1918, page 8; H. G. Meyers (the painter) received a message his nephew Lieut. Spencer Lambert Meyer was killed in an airplane incident at Glendale CA, Observer 6/11/1918, page 8 Middleton, Calvin Pvt. of Co. ‘B’ 118th Inf. stationed at Camp Sevier was given a court martial, details, Observer 3/5/1918, page 3 Milam, John developed pneumonia as a complication of the Spanish Flu, Observer 10/8/1918, page 8 Miller, A. P. was injured in the overturning of a Ford car in which he was a passenger, details, Observer 3/19/1918, page 4 Miller, B. L. was selected for jury duty for Common Pleas Court for the week of 9/16/1918, Observer 9/3/1918, page 4 Miller, Herman E. and three others walked across the Broad River on the ice on 1/2/1918, Observer 1/8/1918, page 8 Miller, I. A. of Newberry Rte. 3 told the story of a pigeon hatching the eggs of a hen, Observer 11/22/1918, page 8 Miller, J. F. was chosen to serve on the Petit Jury, Observer 3/5/1918, page 1 Miller, J. G. was chosen to serve on the Petit Jury, Observer 3/5/1918, page 1 Miller, L. P. Mrs. 23 years old wife of L. P. Miller Jr. died at the home of her father Robert Glymph on 10/8/1918 of pneumonia with burial in Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery, Observer 10/11/1918, page 4; in memory of cousin Mattie Miller who died 10/8/1918, Observer 10/18/1918, page 4 Miller, O. S. and Joe B. Hartman attended the funeral of their brother-in-law J. A. Kinard of Erwin TN. Observer 1/15/1918, page 8 Miller, O. S. was elected a Warden of the town of Prosperity SC for 1918, Observer 4/16/1918, page 1 Miller, Royal Lieut. finished his aviation training and visited his sister Mrs. Ernest Summer, Observer 7/19/1918, page 8 Miller, S. B. was selected as a juror of Common Pleas Court starting the week of 5/13/1918, Observer 4/30/1918, page 8 Miller, Shine colored forfeited a $5 Bond when he failed to appear before the magistrate on the charge of gambling, Observer 3/5/1918, page 8 Miller, W. O. Mrs. co-hosted the February meeting of the Crozier Chapter UDC, details, Observer 2/1/1918, page 5 Mills, A. B. was the son of B. F. Mills and brother to Mrs. Ed Dominick, Mrs. Pat Stockman, Mrs. Caldwell Franklin, Mrs. Cary Johnson, Ralph Mills, Dr. C. B. Mills, Levi Mills and Arthur Mills, Observer 3/26/1918, page 4 Mills, A. C. advertised for return of lost dog, Observer 12/3/1918, page 8 Mills, Arthur was the son of B. F. Mills and brother to Mrs. Ed Dominick, Mrs. Pat Stockman, Mrs. Caldwell Franklin, Mrs. Cary Johnson, Ralph Mills, Dr. C. B. Mills, Levi Mills and A. B. Mills, Observer 3/26/1918, page 4 Mills, B. F. held a family reunion on 3/23/1918 with a celebration of his wife’s 59th birthday. The names of the children present were given, Observer 3/26/1918, page 4 Mills, Bertha L. Miss married John C. Carson both of the O’Neall section of Newberry on 3/10/1918 at the Mt. Tabor Lutheran Parsonage near Little Mountain, Observer 3/15/1918, page 8 Mills, C. B. Dr. was the son of B. F. Mills and brother to Mrs. Ed Dominick, Mrs. Pat Stockman, Mrs. Caldwell Franklin, Mrs. Cary Johnson, Ralph Mills, Arthur Mills, Levi Mills and A. B. Mills, Observer 3/26/1918, page 4 Mills, Carroll went to St. Matthews to run a cannery, Observer 7/23/1918, page 5 Mills, L. T. of Camden and family were guests of Senator Alan Johnstone, Observer 7/30/1918, page 8 Mills, Levi was the son of B. F. Mills and brother to Mrs. Ed Dominick, Mrs. Pat Stockman, Mrs. Caldwell Franklin, Mrs. Cary Johnson, Ralph Mills, Dr. C. B. Mills, Arthur Mills and A. B. Mills, Observer 3/26/1918, page 4 Mills, Lonnie of Camp Jackson 21 years old son of S. T. Mills of Prosperity SC died 10/5/1918 of pneumonia as a complication of the Spanish Flu. Burial was in Bethel Church Cemetery. He was survived by parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters, Observer 10/11/1918, page 1 Mills, Lottie Vera was a member of the Class of 1918, Prosperity High School. She delivered the valedictory, Observer 5/31/1918, page 4 Mills, Nancy Azilee was a member of the Class of 1918, Prosperity High School, Observer 5/31/1918, page 4 Mills, Ralph was the son of B. F. Mills and brother to Mrs. Ed Dominick, Mrs. Pat Stockman, Mrs. Caldwell Franklin, Mrs. Cary Johnson, Arthur Mills, Dr. C. B. Mills, Levi Mills and A. B. Mills, Observer 3/26/1918, page 4 Milstead, J. J. was chosen to serve on the Petit Jury, Observer 3/5/1918, page 1 Milwood, Alberry of Whitmire was on the Delinquent List as a Draftee who failed to turn in a questionnaire to the local draft board. He was to be sought by the local police and arrested. Observer 2/12/1918, page 4 Mimnaugh, J. L. Mrs. of Columbia, sister-in-law to James A. Mimnaugh of Newberry died 6/7/1918. Observer 6/11/1918, page 8 Mims, Lieut. of Newberry College SATC visited at his home in Elloree, Observer 11/12/1918, page 8 Mingo, Mack alias Mack Simkins colored – the story of his attempts to break into a house, details; he was in jail, Observer 3/1/1918, page 1 Minick, David S. 63 years old died at his home on 4/28/1918 of pneumonia and measles, survived by a wife and two sons. Burial was in the cemetery of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Observer 4/30/1918, page 5; he was also survived by four sisters and 1 brother. Two daughters preceded him in death. IN MEMORIAM, Observer 5/17/1918, page 4 Misbrow, Dozier of Georgetown was killed accidentally while duck hunting, Observer, 1/11/1918, page 7 Mitchell, Carrie colored was taken to the State Insane Asylum by sheriff Blease and rural policeman Taylor in an auto. The incidents that happened on the trip convinced the sheriff he would take a train the next time, details, Observer 7/1/1918, page 5 Mitchell, Jake was working for J. A. Dominick in Kinards, Observer 9/10/1918, page 1 Mitchell, Nicholas Peter was a 1918 graduate of Newberry College, Observer 6/7/1918, page 5; he went to Charleston to enlist in the USN, Observer 6/7/1918, page 8; he was rejected because of his weight, Observer 6/11/1918, page 8 Mitchell, Pat B. of Newberry SC was selected a member of the Grand Jury in Federal Court in Greenville SC. Observer 3/5/1918, page 8 Mixson, J. Crom of COLUMBIA COURT was sentenced to 7 years of hard labor on the county Chaingang or penitentiary for mis-appropriation of funds, details, Observer 10/4/1918, page 6. Mize, Clyde son of Mrs. Vic Mize of Oakland Village died 10/25/1918 from battle wounds, Observer 11/26/1918, page 5 Mize, Elisha Van Buren 55 years old died at his home in the Oakland Mill Village on 9/19/1918 of high blood pressure with burial in Rosemont Cemetery. He was survived by a wife and several children. Observer 9/24/1918, page 5 Mize, George of Newberry SC was on the Delinquent List as a Draftee who failed to turn in a questionnaire to the local draft board. He was to be sought by the local police and arrested. Observer 2/12/1918, page 4 Moats, Joseph F. of Mollohon Mill Village, Newberry SC was killed in a train wreck, Observer 3/1/1918, page 1; he was 22 years old and came from Anderson to Newberry a short time prior. When killed he was on his way to visit his mother in Columbia who was in the hospital. Burial was in Rosemont Cemetery. Observer 3/1/1918, page 4; a tribute from a friend; corrections from information in the newspaper – Joseph Moats was originally from Whitmire SC; his father was buried in Kinards SC. His mother remarried and lived in Columbia SC. Observer 3/5/1918, page 4 MOLLOHON MILL paid a 5% dividend semi-annual, Observer 1/4/1918, page 8 Monrow, Downes was an honor student of the 7th grade Wadsworth School, Observer 4/16/1918, page 5 Mont, R. M. Prof. of Statesboro GA visited his father A. W. Monts of Prosperity SC. He gave farming news of the area, Observer 8/20/1918, page 8 Montgomery, Sam a white boy of Greenville working at a saw mill in Newberry found an old still and put it to use. Word got to the sheriff and Sam fled to Greenville where he found he was wanted by the Draft Board. If the army won’t take him then he will be tuned over to the Newberry County sheriff, Observer 6/14/1918, page 4 Montgomery, Walter S. and wife received a telegram on 3/9/1918 from Hythe England telling of the death of their son Frank Gibbes Montgomery in an airplane accident. He was a member of the aviation corps. Observer 3/15/1918, page 1 Monts, James H. of Camp Gordan GA visited his father J. E. Monts in Newberry, Observer 10/29/1918, page 8 Mood, Julius A. Captain 1916 graduate of the Citadel was killed in action, details, Observer 7/30/1918, page 1 Moore, "Uncle" colored who lived on the farm of D. S. Teague near Smyrna was robbed of all his food while he slept, details, Observer 3/1/1918, page 5 Moore, Bee a plumber working at Fort Jackson jumped into a run-away buggy and saved a baby from death. Details, Observer 7/26/1918, page 1 Moore, E. M. Miss of Florence SC was in the train wreck and received minor injuries. She was not sent to a hospital, Observer 3/1/1918, page 2 Moore, E. N. Dr. was taken to a Columbia Hospital for surgery, Observer 3/26/1918, page 8 Moore, G. Sam 77 years old of the O’Neall community died 9/13/1918 with burial in Prosperity Cemetery with Masonic Honors. In the civil war he was a member of Co. ‘G’ 13th Regt. He was survived by a wife and two sons: Garrett Moore and Noah Moore, Observer 9/17/1918, page 1; IN MEMORIAM, Observer 11/26/1918, page 4 Moore, J. B. married Miss Ethel Sligh on 6/23/1918 at the Newberry Circuit Parsonage officiated by Rev. W. R. Bouknight, Observer 6/25/1918, page 8 Moore, J. H. Dr. was the physician for the town of Whitmire SC. Observer 9/20/1918, page 1 Moore, Pat was clerking at the Prosperity SC Drug Store, Observer 9/24/1918, page 1 Moore, Wallace of Camp Sevier spent the weekend with his father J. O. Moore of Prosperity SC. Observer 10/8/1918, page 4 Morgan, B. S. Jr. 18 months old son of Butler S. Morgan was found by his mother on 5/29/1918 hanging dead in a swing. While the family was dining the child went out on the porch and was playing at the swing. When the mother went looking for him she found the child with the rope around his neck, dead. The family lives in the northeastern part of the city, Observer 5/31/1918, page 8 Morgan, Butler 70 years old died at his home at 909 Friend Street on 4/3/1918 with burial at Ebenezer graveyard. He was survived by a wife and four children. Observer 4/5/1918, page 8; a Confederate Veteran, died 4/3/1918, Observer 5/3/1918, page 8 Morgan, Colie (dead?) of Newberry SC was on the Delinquent List as a Draftee who failed to turn in a questionnaire to the local draft board. He was to be sought by the local police and arrested. Observer 2/12/1918, page 4 Morgan, John B. the colored Blacksmith of Harrington Street received a letter from his son William Morgan USN who was stationed in Charleston SC. The letter was printed in the paper. He had two sons in the armed forces, both under 21 years of age – one in the army and the other in the navy, Observer 10/18/1918, page 8 Morris, C. T. USN wrote to his mother Mrs. G. H. Morris, The letter was printed in the paper, Observer 12/24/1918, page 1 Morris, Covie Pvt. Machine Gun Co. of 119th Inf. was found guilty of Desertion, details, Observer 2/12/1918, page 1 Morris, Jerome of the O’Neall section of Newberry moved his family to town and opened a grocery store on Main Street, Observer 10/8/1918, page 4 Morris, John Mrs. of West End received word her son Claude Bouknight was seriously wounded in France, Observer 6/14/1918, page 8 Morris, Keziah F. Miss had married J. Luther Bowers. She was an invalid for the past three years and died 6/10/1918 at the age of 50 years survived by a husband and eleven children. Burial was in Zion Church Cemetery. Observer 6/28/1918, page 3 Morris, L. was chosen to serve on the Grand Jury for 1918, Observer 3/5/1918, page 1 Morris, Louis moved from Boundary Street to the Halfacre House on Main Street, Observer 9/27/1918, page 8 Morris, M. C. Jr. USN reported to Charleston SC. Observer 10/15/1918, page 5 Morris, M. C. was elected a delegate of the Prosperity Democratic Club to the county convention, Observer 4/30/1918, page 4 Morris, Marion Clark went to Columbia SC for employment, Observer 6/18/1918, page 5; he was honorably discharged from the armed forces, Observer 12/17/1918, page 5 Morris, Sam of Camp Sevier spent Christmas at Kinards SC, Observer 1/4/1918, page 8; he had a furlough to visit his family, Observer 1/29/1918, page 8 Morrison, Cameron of Charlotte NC was killed in a train wreck. He was a prominent member of the NC Bar and well known in NC politics. He was a brother-in-law to W. C. Tomlinson. Observer 3/1/1918, page 1 Morrison, H. M. 27 years old of the Union News Co. of Greenville SC had a left leg fractured in a train wreck, Observer 3/1/1918, page 1 Moseley, Bud over in France was recently gassed "but not very bad". Observer 8/16/1918, page 4 Moseley, T. D. USN was visiting in Newberry while the transporter gets refurbished to which he was assigned, Observer 8/20/1918, page 8 Mosher, Frank Reid Ensign married Miss Isabel Scherer only daughter of Dr. J. A. B. Scherer on 5/1/1918 in Washington DC, Observer 5/14/1918, page 1 Mower, Frank D. Dr. of Fort Jackson was on furlough in Newberry SC, Observer 2/19/1918, page 8; he was given the commission of a Captain, Observer 2/26/1918, page 8; he was headed overseas, Observer 7/26/1918, page 8; he wrote of a fine trip to Europe. His address was 306th Field Signal BN, American Expeditionary Forces, Observer 8/27/1918, page 8; he was reported safe and well, Observer 12/6/1918, page 8; the Prosperity people were providing for 20 French Orphans, details; schools and churches were closed because of the recurrence of the flu, Observer 12/10/1918, page 1 Mower, George S. Hon. was bestowed the LLD at Erskine College commencement, Observer 6/14/1918, page 8 Mower, George S. was nominated in the primary for the House of Representatives, Observer 8/30/1918, page 8 Mullen, John M. USN was on his way to Greenville as a recruiting officer for the reserves. Observer 5/17/1918, page 8 Murphy, Ellen Mrs. sister of J. A. Mimnaugh died at her home in NY 9/19/1918, Observer 9/24/1918, page 8 Murphy, H. R. of Chester SC was the new supply clerk of Newberry Mill, Observer 9/27/1918, page 8 Murphy, John of Camp Wheeler and his wife of Aiken SC committed double suicide, details, Observer 9/24/1918, page 6 Murphy, Nettie Amelia Miss of Pomaria SC married J. Albert Wicker of Newberry SC on 7/4/1918 officiated by Rev. S. P. Koon, Observer 7/9/1918, page 4 Murphy, T. M. was selected to serve on the petit jury of Sessions Court for the week beginning 12/2/1918, Observer 11/19/1918, page 8 Nance, Alma Mrs. of Prosperity SC was the daughter of John Leonard Sease who died 5/18/1918 and his wife Miss Martha Fike. She was the sister to John I. Sease, James H. Sease, Mrs. Elizabeth Stoudemayer, Mrs. C. T. Wyche all of Prosperity SC; Mrs. Annie Halfacre of Newberry SC; Mrs. J. N. Teague, E. L. Sease both of Little Mountain; Mrs. Eunice Dominick of Kinards; Judge T. S. Sease of Spartanburg SC; (Mrs. Lillie Julian of Lake City FL died 3 years ago leaving three children). Observer 5/21/1918, page 1 Nance, Carroll D. a farmer of Cross Hill bought Harris Springs for $15,000, Observer 11/12/1918, page 6 Nance, Elbert Ellis colored was selected by the Draft Board to go to the Orangeburg State College for training in mechanics for government service, Observer 6/28/1918, page 8 Nance, J. D. killed two hogs with a total weight of 1063 pounds, Observer 12/31/1918, page 8 Nance, John head mechanic of the Mower Garage went to the Navy Yard in Charleston SC. Observer 6/18/1918, page 8 Nance, John K. G. Major and Mrs. were on the train that wrecked in 1870 and escaped injury. Observer 3/1/1918, page 1 Nance, Kate Mae Miss was elected Queen of Easter at Columbia College, Observer 3/26/1918, page 5; all about the ceremony at the college, Observer 4/9/1918, page 4 Nance, Leonard Lieut of Camp Wheeler in Macon GA visited his mother Mrs. Alma Nance of Prosperity SC. Observer 1/22/1918, page 1 Nance, Leonard Lieut. of Camp Wheeler visited his mother in Prosperity SC. Observer 5/28/1918, page 1 Nance, Sam Rev. colored was the president of the newly chartered Colored Agricultural Fair of Newberry SC, Observer 4/26/1918, page 5; he brought in the first cotton bloom of the season from his farm in Helena, Observer 6/21/1918, page 8; he was appointed one of the state speakers in the United War Work Campaign, Observer 11/1/1918, page 8 Nash, Curry 18 months old colored child of Greenwood SC burned to death, details, Observer 2/15/1918, page 2 Nates, A. A. of James Nance UCV was elected as an alternate Delegate to attend the state reunion and was elected a delegate of the Prosperity Democratic Club to the county convention, Observer 4/30/1918, page 4 NATIONAL BANK of Newberry – paid a 4% dividend semi-annual, Observer 1/4/1918, page 8; statement of condition of the Bank, Observer, 1/11/1918, page 8; a statement of the condition of the Bank, Observer 3/15/1918, page 1 and Observer 7/9/1918, page 3 and Observer 9/10/1918, page 1 and Observer 11/15/1918, page 5 Neal, Margaret had married Mr. Griffin. She was the niece to Mrs. W. A. Workman of Newberry, Observer 8/6/1918, page 8 Neal, S. B. of Camp Jackson was visiting in Newberry SC. Observer 9/3/1918, page 8 Nease, Katie Miss married Wilbur Rushton both of Oakland Village on 1/17/1918 at the Mayer Memorial Lutheran Parsonage officiated by Rev. W. H. Dutton, Observer 1/22/1918, page 8 Neel, J. Burt lost a mule valued at $350 to lightning on 7/19/1918. Observer 7/26/1918, page 8 Neel, J. C. Jr. 17 years old son of John C. Neel, while riding his motorcycle at a rapid speed collided with an auto driven by James Milam on east Main Street. Neel was unconscious for a length of time, details, Observer 7/16/1918, page 1 Neel, Thomas C. Pvt. of Camp Mills son of J. Burt Neel was in the hospital with the Spanish Flu, Observer 10/15/1918, page 8; he was recovering from pneumonia secondary from the flu, Observer 10/22/1918, page 8 Nelms, J. N. former Policeman of Richland County was on trial for the murder of Coroner J. A. Scott – 25 hours deliberation by the jury came to a mistrial, Observer 6/14/1918, page 3 Nelson, L. P. was selected to serve on the petit jury of Sessions Court for the week beginning 12/2/1918, Observer 11/19/1918, page 8 Nelson, Percy E. manager of the McCrory Store enlisted in the USN, Observer 4/5/1918, page 8; he left for his home, Cape Charles VA to be in the USN, Observer 5/10/1918, page 8 NEWBERRY BOY SCOUTS – a hike taken by 16 scouts under the care of scoutmaster Prof. O. B. Cannon to Enoree River where they lounged, foraged, fished etc. Names of the scouts given, Observer 8/6/1918, page 8 NEWBERRY CANNERY was soon to open again for the season, Observer 3/12/1918, page 7; the Newberry Cannery bought a machine for making its own cans, Observer 4/9/1918, page 5; located on east Main Street; had a new crimping machine to seal the cans, Observer 6/18/1918, page 8 NEWBERRY COLLEGE – the students were all dressed in khaki and had a firm and steady tread and an upright posture, which were the effects of drilling. Lieut. Hawes was the drill instructor from Fort Jackson once a week and Mr. Clark drills them twice a week, Observer 1/18/1918, page 8; football: Fort Jackson (17) vs Newberry (14), Observer 2/12/1918, page 8; the college students in khaki drilled on the public square for all to see, Observer 2/15/1918, page 8; basketball: Clemson (64) vs Newberry (23), Observer 2/26/1918, page 8; college was closed as a precaution against spreading meningitis, details, Observer 2/26/1918, page 8; ‘College Notes’; baseball schedule for the season, Observer 3/29/1918, page 1; baseball game rained out at the second inning between Camp Jackson and Newberry College. By the second inning it was Fort Jackson (11) vs Newberry (0), Observer 4/5/1918, page 5; Prof. W. H. Stemple resigned as a Trustee of the college; Dr. Harms resigned as President of the College, details; Resolutions of Regret by the Student body, Observer 4/19/1918, page 8; Guilford College (5) vs Newberry (4), Observer 5/3/1918, page 8; the college was presented with a flag by the young female students. The flag had a star representing each student or alumni now in the armed forces. The flag has 126 stars with 15 more to be added. One star was gold in memory of Clarence Asbaugh who died in an airplane accident. The flag will be displayed permanently in the portico of Holland Hall, etc. details; about the reception given at the college for the departing professors, Observer 5/7/1918, page 8; Presbyterian College (8) vs Newberry (5); Dr. J. C. Seegers was elected President of the College, details, Observer 5/14/1918, page 8; Dr. Seegers decline the offer of the Presidency, Observer 5/28/1918, page 8; W. J. Rankin, a Newberry College baseball man and graduate, was yeoman in the USN in Charleston; A summary of college commencement exercises, Observer 6/4/1918, page 8 and Observer 6/7/1918, page 5; S. J. Derrick was elected President of the college, details, Observer 6/7/1918, page 8; Miss Louise Theresa Maybin was the valedictorian of 1918 Class of Newberry College – a ‘first’ woman to receive the honor at the college, Observer 6/7/1918, page 5; College Notes told of the coming and going of the professors, Observer 6/11/1918, page 1; an article telling of the new professors to be on the faculty at opening session, Observer 6/21/1918, page 5; College Notes – drilling every Thursday afternoon; a little news about the professors, Observer 7/1/1918, page 4; names of seniors of the coming school year who were selected by the college to attend a two month course in Plattsburg NY in the training of military tactics, Observer 7/16/1918, page 8; Summer School for Lutheran Church Workers was 7/20-26, Observer 7/19/1918, page 1; the entire schedule for the week, Observer 7/19/1918, page 5; more news on new professors "College Notes", Observer 7/23/1918, page 8; it was decided there will be no intercollegiate games for the school year 1918-1919. Observer 7/26/1918, page 1; "College Notes" (Answer some questions), Observer 8/13/1918, page 8; the government was to establish a military training camp at the college, Observer 8/20/1918, page 4; "College Notes", about the preparations before opening next session, Observer 8/27/1918, page 5; opening day was postponed until 9/26/1918, Observer 9/6/1918, page 5; men 18 years or older attending Newberry college will be enrolled by an army officer. All expenses to be paid by the government with an allowance of $30/month. Observer 9/6/1918, page 5; ‘College Notes’, Observer 9/10/1918, page 1; Jacob Omerle Singley, Class of ’09 was lost at sea – he was the first from the college to die in the war, Observer 9/17/1918, page 1; "College Notes", Observer 9/24/1918, page 5; "College Notes"; George B. Cromer was selected as the college instructor and lecturer on war aims, Observer 9/27/1918, page 5; Dr. Van Smith’s large home at 766 Pope Street at High Point – the five rooms on the top floor of the house were to be used as an infirmary for the SATC of Newberry College. Observer 9/27/1918, page 8; eighty students enrolled in the SATC program had a flag raising ceremony – description of the event; general orders were read, etc. Observer 10/4/1918, page 4; "College Notes"; five cases of Flu, Observer 10/4/1918, page 8; the SATC students received their winter blankets, Observer 10/15/1918, page 8; SATC news (College news), Observer 10/18/1918, page 1; Prof. Ernest O. Counts Class of 1883, Newberry College, was called to a position on the college faculty, details, Observer 10/25/1918, page 1; an article about the YMCA reception given to the students, Observer 11/26/1918, page 1; All SATC in the country were ordered discontinued. Newberry College had 100 in the corps. About forty of the students will remain at the college, Observer 12/3/1918, page 1; it now appeared about 75 former SATC men would remain in the college, Observer 12/10/1918, page 5; all the SATC men of the college were honorably discharges and gone to their homes, Observer 12/13/1918, page 8; "College Notes" a summary of all the problems the school had in the past four months, Observer 12/20/1918, page 8; about the reception given the SATC at the college by Mrs. Haltiwanger (House Mother), Observer 12/24/1918, page 1; more about the faculty, "College Notes", Observer 12/24/1918, page 1 NEWBERRY COURT – results of court session – Grand Jury Report, Observer 6/14/1918, page 1 NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL – about the debating teams – the boys won in the debate, details, names given, Observer 1/22/1918, page 1; the high school won a double victory in the debating team, details, Observer 3/26/1918, page 1 NEWBERRY HOME GUARDS – they received their Springfield rifles directly from the factory, Observer 2/15/1918, page 4; they drill Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-10 pm and would appreciate people not parking behind the old courthouse at those hours, Observer 3/29/1918, page 8; officers of the local company were sent for one week of training at Fort Styx, a few miles from Columbia SC, where they will train under Camp officers, Observer 6/7/1918, page 8; they returned home, Observer 6/18/1918, page 8; about the inspection by Adjutant General Moore, Observer 8/16/1918, page 8 NEWBERRY HOTEL – in compliance with requests from the Federal Administration the proprietor Mr. Bullock wants to save food for the soldiers by adopting Tuesday as a wheatless day and Wednesday as a meatless day, Observer 1/22/1918, page 8 NEWBERRY LIBRARY – will be open Monday Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 until 5 pm on the days when it is warm enough not to require a fire, Observer 2/19/1918, page 8; open Monday and Friday4:30 -6pm, Observer 9/20/1918, page 8 NEWBERRY LUMBER COMPANY – was commissioned in the state of SC on 4/10/1918 with capitol of $15,000. The names of the four corporators were given, Observer 4/12/1918, page 8; the company bought out the Davis Lumber Company, Observer 4/19/1918, page 8 NEWBERRY MACHINE SHOP was located at 935 Friend Street and was opened for the repair of automobiles and other machinery, Observer 1/4/1918, page 8 NEWBERRY MILL paid a 5% dividend and 20% extra, Observer 1/4/1918, page 8; they displayed a flag on the north end of the mill that had 24 stars on it representing the 24 men who were their mill workers and who were now in the armed forces, Observer 3/19/1918, page 8; Mollohon Mill offered transportation of harvested fruits and vegetables to the cannery and back to the village free of charge, Observer 3/22/1918, page 1; Oakland Mill was adding porches to all the homes that did not have them already. The homes are being painted with green trimming, Observer 4/2/1918, page 8; Mollohon and Oakland gave 10% increase in pay, Observer 5/3/1918, page 8; Mollohon Mill was putting on an additional 114 feet to their building. The contractors were Gardner & Co. of NC, Observer 5/10/1918, page 8; Mollohon Mill planned on constructing a large auditorium in the mill village to be used for school purposes, society and social gatherings, Observer 9/24/1918, page 1; the Mollohon, Newbery and Oakland Mills shut down for ten days because of the Spanish Flu outbreak. Glenn-Lowry did not shut down because there were so few cases of the flu, Observer 10/18/1918, page 8; an article on the prosperity of the mills in the county, Observer 12/31/1918, page 5 NEWBERRY POSTAL DEPARTMENT - Parcel Post rules changed in mailing live chickens: cannot require more than 72 hours of travel; cannot be sent c.o.d. and cannot be insured. Observer 3/15/1918, page 1; the names of the twelve men who took the civil service exam to get the job as mail carrier on Newberry Rte. No. 1, Observer 7/16/1918, page 8 NEWBERRY SCHOOLS – names of the 22 schools to receive financial aid, Observer 1/4/1918, page 2; because of the extreme cold and shortage of fuel school openings were delayed until 1/14/1918, Observer 1/4/1918, page 8; Johnstone School had 76 students – details on the school, Observer 1/25/1918, page 8; HONOR ROLL for Chappells School, Observer 1/29/1918, page 4; HONOR ROLL for all the city schools, Observer 2/1/1918, page 2; teachers decided not to have ‘Field Day’ and instead celebrate the entrance of the US in the War on 4/6/1918. Observer 2/5/1918, page 1; HONOR ROLL for Wadsworth School, Observer 2/12/1918, page 1; Junior Red Cross was started at St. Philip’s School. It was the first in the county. Dues were 25¢/year, Observer 2/15/1918, page 5; Silverstreet School was raising funds with a Tom Thumb wedding and oyster supper, Observer 2/15/1918, page 8; HONOR ROLL for all the city schools, Observer 2/26/1918, page 2; Beth Eden School was closed because of a meningitis case ½ mile from the school; all colored schools within the area were also closed, Observer 3/1/1918, page 1; quarantine ban lifted on 3/27/1918. PATRIOTIC DAY PARADE – the arrangements made by the schools, Observer 3/29/1918, page 1; HONOR ROLL for all the city schools, Observer 3/29/1918, page 5; McCRARY SCHOOL DISTRICT is no more and the district placed under the Garmany school district and St. Phillip’s School District, the line of demarcation being run by J. M. Bedenbaugh, Observer 4/26/1918, page 8; Hartford School was the first in the county to complete the minimal sale of War SAVINGS STAMPS, details, Observer 4/30/1918, page 8; all teachers were re-elected for the coming school year with a $10 increase in wages, Observer 5/7/1918, page 8; HONOR ROLL for the city schools, Observer 5/10/1918, page 2; HONOR ROLL of the city schools, Observer 5/24/1918, page 7; three schools consolidated – McCrary, Garmany and Bethel, details, Observer 6/18/1918, page 8; Patriotic program for Swilton School, Observer 6/21/1918, page 8; Newberry Schools, city and rural schools within 7 miles of the city were to have an agricultural teacher beginning next session; funds provided through Federal programs, details, Observer 6/25/1918, page 1; a list of the changes in teachers for the coming year, Observer 7/1/1918, page 8; a list of prizes and requirements for the school contest for the year 1918-1919, Observer 7/26/1918, page 3; REPORT of the NEWBERRY CITY SCHOOLS for the 1917-1918 year, Observer 7/30/1918, page 5; REPORT of the COUNTY SCHOOLS, Observer 8/9/1918, page 1; the city schools opened with 788 white children. The names of the teachers was given, Observer 9/20/1918, page 1; the high school boys will drill two afternoons a week while the school terms last, Observer 9/20/1918, page 8; 6th grade class at Boundary Street School wanted to support a French Child which would be $36.50/year. They were seeking employment picking cotton to pay for the venture, Observer 9/27/1918, page 5; NAMES OF ALL THE TEACHERS IN THE COUNTY, Observer 11/29/1918, page 3; a list of the 31 schools in Newberry county receiving state aid, Observer 12/3/1918, page 4; about the well attended meeting and talk by Dr. Gunter, Observer 12/10/1918, page 1; a report on each rural school visited by Dr. Gunter, Observer 12/13/1918, page 2; Mt. BETHEL/GARMANY SCHOOL consolidated – about the celebration of the event, Observer 12/31/1918, page 8 NEWBERRY TOWN AND COUNTY – only one change was made to the election of city officers for 1918: John P. Livingston was elected policeman to replace H. D. Whitaker; all officials named, Observer 1/1/1918, page 8; because of the extreme cold in the winter of 1917-1918 the Mollohon Mill and Newberry Mill agreed to sell coal at $7/ton with a limit of 500 pounds per family. No coal will be sold to those who already had coal. Observer 1/1/1918, page 8; names of city council members and the committees they were assigned, Observer 1/15/1918, page 8; vital statistics for the city of Newberry for 1917, Observer 1/15/1918, page 8; a list of all the merchants in Newberry who will keep their stores closed all day on Monday for the next nine weeks, Observer 1/25/1918, page 8; EXPENDITURES made by the county supervisor, Observer 2/1/1918, page 2; 6-mill tax because of the raises in salaries, etc, Observer 2/15/1918, page 5; Starting February 19 and for two weeks after there will be closed by the order of the Public Health Department of Newberry SC – all schools, churches, moving picture shows, pool rooms. At Newberry College classes were to be minimized with cancellation of chapel service, literary societies and drills. No crowds were permitted to congregate at the RR Depot or any other place in the city. Observer 2/19/1918, page 8; EXPENDITURES made by the county supervisor, Observer 2/22/1918, page 4; about a train wreck where several Newberry residents were killed, Observer 3/1/1918, page 1; H. L. Parr completed a parking garage on east Main Street with a 94 foot front and 80 feet deep. It was being leased by Carolina Auto Co. Observer 3/1/1918, page 5; improvements with the telephone system will include underground wiring of the telephone lines and getting rid of the posts, Observer 3/22/1918, page 8; because of the food shortage - ORDINANCE pertaining to the keeping of hogs within the town limits allowing the possession of a hog on ¼ acre of land and additional hogs in the same proportion to land provided they are fenced in and kept in sanitary condition. Details, Observer 4/12/1918, page 4; LOITERING ORDINANCE, Observer 6/14/1918, page 5; EXPENDITURES made by the county supervisor, Observer 6/28/1918, page 7 and Observer 7/16/1918, page 6; EXPENDITURES, Observer 9/6/1918, page 6; ORDINANCE for all men between the ages of 16 and 50 must be in continual employment in some lawful business, profession etc. during the present war, Observer 9/17/1918, page 3; EXPENDITURES, Observer 8/23/1918, page 2; ANALYSIS OF WATER of Newberry City, Observer 10/18/1918, page 8; Nance Street from City Hall to Speers street needs a sidewalk – reasons given – lengthy article; sheriff moved into his quarters at the new jail, details, Observer 11/8/1918, page 8; commissioners of public works sold their big old mule and purchased a 1-ton Ford truck, Observer 11/19/1918, page 8; Newberry County was asked to adopt 42 French Orphans; two airplanes flew over Newberry traveling between Camp Sevier and Camp Jackson, a distance of 100 miles – the longest distance ever flown over SC, Observer 11/22/1918, page 1; two large planes passed over Newberry on 12/1/1918 headed toward Columbia and were flying low, Observer 12/3/1918, page 8; EXPENDITURES, Observer 12/10/1918, page 7; ORDINANCE – no fireworks within the corporate limits of the city, Observer 12/13/1918, page 5 Newman, Isaac was reported sick when he went to get a physical exam for the armed forces, Observer 7/26/1918, page 5 Newsome, Claude son of W. C. Newsome of Hartsville SC was KIA on 10/6/1918, details, Observer 11/12/1918, page 6 Nichols, J. Sampson 65 years old of Prosperity SC died of heart failure on 6/24/1918. He lived on Bush River in the St. Luke’s community. Burial was in St. Luke’s Cemetery. Observer 6/25/1918, page 4; Obituary; he was survived by a wife and children: Mrs. Lizzie Dominick, N. A. Nichols, Mrs. Lillie Dawkins, Mrs. Annie Bowers, Mrs. Eva Lester, Mrs. Esther Lester all of Newberry County and Mrs. Minnie Dominick of GA, Observer 6/28/1918, page 2 Nichols, N. A. of Newberry County was the son of J. Sampson Nichols who died 6/24/1918. He was the brother to Mrs. Lizzie Dominick, Mrs. Lillie Dawkins, Mrs. Annie Bowers, Mrs. Eva Lester, Mrs. Esther Lester all of Newberry County and Mrs. Minnie Dominick of GA, Observer 6/28/1918, page 2 Nichols, Rufus Bachman a 1918 graduate of Newberry College had entered the armed forces and received his diploma in absence, Observer 6/7/1918, page 5 Nichols, W. A. was chosen to serve on the Petit Jury, Observer 3/5/1918, page 1 Nickles, George B. of Co. ‘B’ AEF, France – his letter from France to his folks in Pelzer SC printed in the paper, Observer 3/5/1918, page 6 Noe, Etta Mrs. 26 years old missionary was thrown from an auto in Augusta GA, details, Observer 5/31/1918, page 1; she had recovered but will make no statements until the driver of the car is found, Observer 6/4/1918, page 3 Norman, Earl Redding Lance Corporal 411, a son of Mrs. Kate Bruce Norman and grandson of former Newberrian Dr. J. D. Bruce had been incorrectly reported as killed in action. He was a member of the Scout section of the Royal Canadian Regt BEF, France. He enlisted April 1916 in the 97th American Legion and was trained for service at Aldershot Camp in Nova Scotia. He sailed from Halifax Nova Scotia on September 18, 1916 and was transferred to the RCR, reported killed 4/9/1917 at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. He fought in the Battles of Paschendale, Flanders October and November 1917 and was in action at Hill No. 70 and engagements surrounding it and was now with the forces holding the line between Souchey and the Scorpe River. He is still with the Canadians who have earned for themselves an imperishable fame. Observer 6/11/1918, page 8 Norris, W. A. Mrs. wife of W. A. Norris died at her home in West End of the Spanish Flu on 10/6/1918 with burial in West End Cemetery, Observer 10/8/1918, page 8 Norwood, Joseph E. 48 years old died 2/16/1918 in the TB Hospital of Columbia SC. Burial was in Rosemont Cemetery. He had moved to Newberry SC in 1896, working as Cashier of the Exchange Bank. He was survived by sons Joseph E. Norwood, Daggett Norwood and John Norwood, Observer 2/19/1918, page 4 Numan, Isaac colored from Chappells had reached his 21st birthday between 6/1/1917 and 6/1/1918 and was registered with the draft, Observer 6/11/1918, page 2
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